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GUANYIN MOUNTAIN (觀音山)

September 20, 2025September 22, 2025 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Guanyin Mountain rises from the banks of Tamsui River in New Taipei’s Bali and Wugu Districts. Its nickname is tough guy peak on account of the fact that climbing it was previously used as an entoughenmemt activity for military police officers, and for those unacquainted with Taiwan’s steep, steep steps, it’s clear to see why.

TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 7A

March 11, 2023December 2, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

Section 7A of the Taipei Skyline Trail sees you scaling Mount Guanyin the hard way, before leading you along a quieter stretch of path to the place where Taiwan's Robin Hood (allegedly) met his end.

NIULIAOPU to TOUGH GUY PEAK (牛寮埔 / 硬漢嶺)

January 23, 2017November 14, 2024 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

The not-so-tough route up to Tough Guy Peak.

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Last year, when I had a chunk of free time and a T-pass, I went on a mission to see how far the 北北基桃 (Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan) pass would take me and ended up exploring a few spots in Taoyuan’s mountainous Fuxing District that I hadn’t previously been to, among them, Xiaowulai and the hot spring village of Luofu. Yes, it’s a long way, but if you pack a swimming costume, this is a full day out. Guess where. Tung season is currently bringing its white, green and blue colour palette to the hills of northern Taiwan. These photos are from Daqiong Trail in Taoyuan — a popular spot with blossom chasers.

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